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It has been said that figures rule the world. Maybe. But I am sure that figures show us whether it is being ruled well or badly.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Age: 82 †
Born: 1749
Born: August 22
Died: 1832
Died: March 22
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One of the most striking signs of the decay of art is the intermixing of different genres.
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The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it.
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Everything in the world may be endured, except only a succession of prosperous days. [Ger., Alles in der Welt lasst sich ertragen, Nur nicht eine Reihe von schonen Tagen.]
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So, lively brisk old fellow, don't let age get you down. White hairs or not, you can still be a lover.
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The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted brights. [Ger., Das sterbliche Geschlecht ist viel zu schwach In ungewohnter Hohe nicht zu schwindeln.]
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The hero draws inspiration from the virtue of his ancestors.
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